While medication overdoses receive the most attention, a lesser-known issue is underdosing, also known as underprescribing. This refers to a physician prescribing or a pharmacist administering fewer medications or a lower dosage than a patient needs….
Bariatric surgery refers to any procedure performed on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss. It is a major type of surgery that is incredibly invasive. For this reason, it comes with a risk of…
If a patient sustains an injury due to the preventable mistakes of a medical practitioner in Pennsylvania, he or she has the right to file a medical malpractice claim. This type of lawsuit can be filed…
Wrong site surgeries are among the most easily preventable medical errors. If surgeons, medical staff, surgery centers and hospitals proactively adopt and follow simple proactive measures, wrong site surgeries would not happen. There are universal protocols…
Recent Pennsylvania Superior Court Ruling Makes it Harder for Defendants to Transfer Cases to a Different Venue The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling in Ehmer v. Maxim Crane Works, L.P., 2023 Pa. Super. 96 (June 7, 2023),…
If anything goes wrong during the birth or delivery of a child, it can cause serious injuries to the infant. Neurological conditions, broken bones, paralysis and palsies can all occur due to issues during labor and…
Meningitis is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to blood poisoning, brain damage, nerve damage or death if not caught and treated promptly. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can cause a delay in diagnosis of this dangerous…
Every year, medical errors affect thousands of patients throughout the United States. One example is a diagnostic error, such as a delayed diagnosis. Failure to promptly and accurately diagnose a medical condition can cause a patient…
Brain injuries are some of the most devastating types of injuries imaginable. Careless or inappropriate treatment by a health care professional, known as medical negligence or malpractice, could cause a patient to suffer a brain injury….
Anaphylaxis is an extremely dangerous physical reaction to an allergy. If not immediately treated, anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. It can lead to trouble breathing and heart problems that may be fatal. Learn the four most common…
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